Emotional Effects of Alcohol Alcoholism, Blog, Mental Health, Teen DrinkingBy The Right StepNovember 25, 2019When consuming alcohol, you likely notice some of the physical and short-term emotional effects it has on your body. These effects leave the system relatively quickly, but the more you drink, the more likely you are to develop long-term emotional effects of alcohol. Alcohol, like most other drugs, can have a lasting impact on your…
Is Addiction a Disease? Addiction Recovery, Mental Health, RecoveryBy The Right StepOctober 28, 2019Effective addiction treatment relies on the best scientific approach in diagnosing and controlling addiction. Our understanding of addiction has undergone a transformation of scientific understanding. Previously, people addicted to substances like marijuana were regarded as morally flawed. The emphasis was on punishment, not prevention, and treatment. However, in more recent times, the understanding of addiction…
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Exactly? Addiction Recovery, Mental Health, RecoveryBy The Right StepOctober 13, 2019There are different approaches to recovery. The best method for you will be determined by which program works best for your needs. Although separate programs use various therapies and services, many of them utilize the same features. At a cognitive behavioral therapy program in Texas, participants will quickly discover this common feature of many recovery…
Anxiety and Addiction Addiction, Drug Abuse, Mental HealthBy The Right StepAugust 3, 2019Anxiety is a debilitating condition. Frequently, people dealing with it don’t get the help they need. Instead, they self-medicate with the abuse of drugs or alcohol. This explains the connection between anxiety and addiction. Did the Link between Anxiety and Addiction Entrap You? When your brain triggers anxiety attacks, you experience sudden bouts of irrational…
Codependency and The Cost of Living: The Financial Factor Addiction, Mental HealthBy The Right StepJuly 16, 2018When most people hear the word codependent, they associate it with addiction or behavioral disorders. In fact, the term was coined nearly 40 years ago in context with alcoholism. Codependency can manifest in many ways, but the common factor is that coping mechanisms become mutually destructive.
Classic Examples of Codependency in Films Love Addiction, Mental HealthBy The Right StepMarch 19, 2018Love is the subject of many songs and films, creating a culture in which people are driven to make relationships the most important thing in life. For some people, being in love or having relationships isn’t rewarding. Instead, it is full of drama, turbulence and unpredictability, which may be due to codependency.
How to Help Codependent People Create a Healthy Relationship Mental HealthBy The Right StepNovember 29, 2017People who have struggled with intense but unhealthy relationships, especially relationships with people who are addicted to alcohol or other substances, have a tough road ahead of them when it comes to rebuilding their ability to forge healthy intimate relationships. Boundaries are the name of the game when trying to offer codependency help, but for…
Teen Depression & High Suicide Rates in Japan: The Causes & Factors Mental HealthBy The Right StepOctober 19, 2017If a teenager in your life is showing any signs of hopelessness or suicidal thoughts, it may be time to find a teen rehab for depression. Unfortunately, signs of suicide often go overlooked in many cultures. In Japan, the suicide rate for children and teens is staggering and mental health professionals are struggling to figure…
How Do Codependent Behaviors Develop? Mental HealthBy The Right StepFebruary 22, 2017Your partner or family member has finally gotten into treatment for substance abuse issues — congratulations! Right about now you must be wondering why you keep hearing about codependent behaviors. Isn’t your partner’s use of alcohol or drugs the issue here?
Codependency & Power Issues: The Struggle for Control Mental HealthBy The Right StepFebruary 11, 2017The idea of codependency got its name only about 40 years ago and at that time was largely used to describe the connection between two parties in a relationship that was centered around alcohol abuse. One person, who was addicted to alcohol, became dependent on someone else to take care of them physically and emotionally.…
